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Welcome

Thank you for visiting Boyd Education

This website aims to support anyone involved in Design and Technology Education, but is particularly suitable for those working at secondary level (11 - 18 years).

The website was originally set up by Julie Boyd (hence the website name) and is now part of Boyd Education, run by both Paul and Julie Boyd. Together we have extensive experience across a range of different education and industry settings related to design and manufacturing.

Both Paul and Julie are in touch with what is really going on out there in our subject.

Specialist areas of interest

We are known for the high quality training, resources and support we provide to schools across a range of specialist areas including:

Working in a range of educational contexts across the country, from primary to university level, including in challenging schools

Industrial experience in design and manufacturing and retail

Experienced senior leaders in both education and industry

Qualified teachers with over 45 years experience in the classroom between us

Experienced trainers, both as independent trainers, & working for a range of providers including the DfE, the D&T Association & the National STEM Learning Centre

Experienced coaches and mentors, including working at university level and in industry

Innovative teaching and learning and leadership recognised through national awards

Outstanding knowledge of teaching and learning across the curriculum, including senior leadership roles leading teaching and learning and coaching

Worked with leading bodies such as the DfE, Ofqual, The Design & Technology Association and exam boards